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Contract for the provision of surface repairs and improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Salt Hill, East Meon, Hampshire

South Downs National Park Authority

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Award

22 Sep 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 18:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority procured works to repair and improve a deteriorated section of the South Downs Way National Trail at Salt Hill, East Meon, Hampshire. The requirement covers surface repairs and drainage improvements caused by heavy use and surface-water erosion, maintaining access standards on a well-used, mainly off-road route for walkers, cyclists and equestrians. It also includes replacing two metal field gates and a removable bollard. This is outdoor access and footpath construction work, classified under CPV 45233253 for surface work on footpaths. Delivery is within the South Downs National Park, on the 100-mile South Downs Way, which runs through the National Park. The buying organisation is the South Downs National Park Authority, a public authority responsible for managing the route and associated access infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Morton Pattison Ltd was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 7 September 2026 and runs from 7 September to 6 October 2026. Its value is £80,399.87 gross, including £66,999.89 excluding VAT; the original estimated lot value was £84,000 gross. Bids were due by 1pm on 6 July 2026, with enquiries closing on 22 June 2026. Evaluation combined price at 40% with quality at 60%. Quality covered the delivery team and structure, methodology, programming, risk identification and mitigation, and sustainability, weighted at 5%, 20%, 15%, 10% and 10% respectively. Any score of 1 or below for a criterion resulted in rejection.

This award indicates demand for contractors able to deliver practical repairs on public rights of way and long-distance trails, including path-surface construction, drainage improvement and replacement of access furniture such as metal field gates and removable bollards. A credible competitor for similar work would need a capable delivery team, a clear and workable methodology, realistic programming and strong control of site and delivery risks. The evaluation also shows that sustainability formed a material part of the quality assessment, alongside technical delivery. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate how they will protect access and maintain quality while working on a route used by walkers, cyclists and equestrians. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the successful supplier was an SME.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of surface repairs and improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Salt Hill, East Meon, Hampshire

Notice Description

The South Downs Way National Trail (SDW) is a 100 mile long-distance path that spans the entire length of the South Downs National Park. It is a mainly off-road route that is comprised of public rights of way and is well used by walkers, cyclists, and equestrians all-year round. A section of path has deteriorated from heavy use and surface water erosion. This section requires repair and drainage improvements to maintain the high standard of access along the National Trail. There is also a requirement for two metal field gates and a removable bollard to be replaced.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b04f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Morton Pattison Ltd

Further Information

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